HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019-05-09_Minutes - HCNBHealthy Communities & Neighborhood Building Committee (HCNB)
2nd Floor Conference Room
May 9, 2019
Committee Members
Counci|nnmmberBrad Hill (chair)
Counci|n1emberJason White
Counni|memberKathy Coffey
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Qp�atg _on Naches Avenue — Chief Murray provided a brief overview about the activities
happening on and around Naches Avenue and how the City is addressing the issues. His
approach in working with the homeless population is to proceed in a reasonable and
compassionate manner. Councilmembers expressed concerns raised by their constituents who
expect to see substantive change. Moore stated that the City has an enforcement mechanism
through the anti -camping ordinance and no -trespassing ordinance. The Union Gospel Mission
has reduced their criteria for access to their services which has resulted in more people being
served. He added that the City is proposing a revenue source to address homeless
encampments, graffiti, and illegal dumping issues.
Election of Committee Chair — Coffey nominated Hill, seconded by White. Hill accepted
nomination. Motion carried unanimously.
Audience Partidgaflon — none noted
fpdbtd ort Revisions to YMC 9.47 Whicle Impounds Reciardina Junk Wbitles — Goosman
recapped the proposed changes to address junk vehicles in the City.
• Currently, the definition of "junk vehicle" states that a junk vehicle has to meet at least three
of the following requirements: 1) is three years or older; 2) is extensively damaged, such
damage including, but not limited to, any of the following: a broken window or windshield, or
missing wheels, tires, motor, or transmission; 3) is apparently inoperable; 4) has a fair market
value equal only to the value of the scrap in it.
• Legal is proposing adopting the state RCW's by reference that mandate cities to regulate
junk vehicles and adding a definition of "inoperable" meaning a motor vehicle substantially
meeting the following requirements: 1) not having valid vehicle license and tabs; or 2)
damaged to such extent as to render it illegal for operation on any public highway, including
but not limited to any of the following: broken head or taillights, broken or missing mirrors,
cracked or missing window or windshield, deflated tires, missing seats or steering wheel, or
other general conditions that would render a vehicle incapable of being driven on a public
highway; and meets two or more of the requirements listed in the "junk vehicle" definition.
John Haddix submitted and read a statement in favor of adopting legislation regulating junk
vehicles stored outside on private property in residential neighborhoods. Additionally, he
requested that the City adopt the International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC). The IPMC
has been identified as an action item referred to City Council in the Affordable Housing report.
Caruso stated he does not support the proposed ordinance, in part, because it would create
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Approved by
Date Approved: 7
Prepared by: Rosalinda lbarra, Community Development Administrative Assistant. This meeting was recorded by Y -PAC
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